This is the fourth carcass, discovered May 8 north of Cuero, Texas. The first three were found south of Cuero last year.

Perhaps, Phylis Canion said, there is no supernatural component to the legend of the fanged monster with fiery red eyes, big claws, and distinct ridge along its spine.

Maybe, she added, there’s a scientific explanation for the mythical creature, which would make it a cryptid — an animal whose existence has been reported but not confirmed.

“I never disputed that it did not have some sort of coyote in it,” Canion said of the tests conducted at Texas State University at San Marcos. “What I disputed was the tests were not involved or detailed enough to tell me what else could have been in it.

“Or why it had no hair.”

Could the Chupacabra be a cross-breed between a coyote and the Mexican Wolf? The saying that everything is bigger in Texas is true. But having spent half my life there, I can also say that they have some of the strangest creatures.

Source: Star-Telegram.com

Starting yesterday through tomorrow, professional psychic Sylvia Browne will be performing at Excalibur, while clairvoyant, John Edward will be stationed at the Flamingo. Her top ticket price goes for $137.50. His goes for $175. Like Richard Abowitz, who wrote Psychics and skeptics coming to Vegas, I can’t help but feel turned off by these extortionist prices. Then again, I’ve never condoned making money off of other people’s miseries.

The James Randi Educational Foundation is scheduled to hold their sixth annual “Amazing Meeting,” starting on June 19 and ending on June 22. When I first read Abowitz’s article, I was under the impression that Randi’s group would be there at the same time of these psychic performances. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

Imagine if it were. While Brown accepted Randi’s $1M challenge, she has yet to prove to him that her abilities are valid. I’d love to be a silent witness if he were to crash her performance and demand that she prove to him right then and there that she is not a fraud. I’d also like to see the look on his face if she were to pull something out of his head that isn’t easily found by research. Wouldn’t that be a hoot?

I tuned into Mystery of the Crystal Skulls last night and watched it for the first hour and a half before I got disgusted by the cult of crystal worshipers. The first segment of the show was interesting in that it talked about how the crystal skull was discovered by treasure hunter, Anna Mitchell-Hedges in the 1920s. More were discovered by her father, F.A. Mitchell-Hedges.

While it is said that these skulls are scattered throughout the world, the focus of this search remained in Central America, where the first skull was discovered. Bill Homann, widower of the late Anna Mitchell-Hedges and owner of the crystal skull, led the expedition through the jungles. His wife had given him the crystal skull as well as some treasure maps before she died in 2007.

Another interesting aspect of the show were the scientific experiments performed on this skull. Scientists immersed it into an alcohol solution as well as a laser experiment in order to determine how the skull was made and if, in fact, it contained hidden data that would save the planet from an apocalypse. If skull did contain any information, the scientists couldn’t find it. They did state, however, that it would have taken the Mayans 300 years of polishing and shaping to make this crystal skull. Even more fascinating was the fact that they didn’t find any telltale signs of tool markings on the crystal. So, how was it made?

Well, there are several theories, but I’ll discuss the one I remember the most. Former NASA consultant, Richard Hoagland theorizes that the skull was made by aliens and brought to the Mayas. If you are unfamiliar with Hoagland, read A New Shot of the Face of Mars. The show veers from its original theme as Hoagland discusses the controversial photographs taken by NASA, which he believes are evidence of an alien civilization that was once on Mars. That extraterrestrial theory is possible, although there is no evidence to support what Hoagland believes is fact.

After a commercial break, the show returns to Homman, who is trying to find another skull in the Belize jungle as well as the waters off the coast. He found another burial site in the jungle, but couldn’t excavate it without a permit. So he turned to the coast, only to get discouraged by the strong current and weather.

When Mystery of the Crystal Skulls delved into the healing power of crystals and crystal worshipers, my husband and I decided that we’d had enough and turned off the television. Another thing that irritated us was the constant references to the new Indiana Jones movie that is due to hit theaters this Thursday. Yes, we know what the movie is based on. To us, it didn’t have a place in a documentary.

That said, what we watched intrigued us enough to discuss it afterwards. I’ve always wondered what happened to the Mayas, who vanished without a trace. My husband is intrigued by the astrological aspects of the various ruins around the world. He believes that if this show had any scientific validity, it would have been broadcast on the Discovery Channel and not the Sci-Fi Channel. I can’t help but see his point.

Five thousand years ago, the Mayans carved 13 crystal skulls, scattering them all over the earth in order to protect mankind from the apocalypse that they predicted will occur December 21, 2012.

Tonight, Lester Holt will host a special investigative show on the Sci-Fi Channel that delves into the perplexing mysteries of these skulls. The show starts at 9/8 central. Don’t miss it!

Source: SouthBendTribune.com